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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1953
Page
7
In a shaky second half the Eagles lost to Columbus 55 42. Key totals include Lake with 22 points and Warren logging double figures as Smithville hosts the Gagers Friday.
A municipal meeting discusses new deer tagging proposals and related regulations. Officials consider public input and potential policy changes affecting wildlife management and hunting permits.
Local Flying Farmers travel to the Roosevelt Hotel in Wreo Texas for the Banal State Convention January 30 31 with at least six inches of fanfare. Attendees include WM Thomas and Mrs Sry Director District 4 Mr and Mrs Ted Dankiels Gar wort and Mr and Mrs John Gideon Garwood Mrs Gideon T F 2 queen Cow Distinge to be honored Saturday night January 32 at a Queen's Banquet. Governor Allan Shivers plans to attend the event as a highlight of the evening.
Eagle LakeJunior High School will host Columbus Junior High boys and girls basketball Monday night with games starting at 7:00 pm. The readable notes mention the event is part of the area schedule and reflects a typical school sports night.
The Sheridan Broncos defeated Flatonia 61 to 43 on Tuesday January 28. Don Feco led with 21 points for the Troncas while Weldon Briscoe added 21 for Sheridan in a 61 33 victory over Moulton Boldvate in district play. B team fell 49 to 40 as Bandy West and Jerry Toups led with 14 and 12 points.
Construction on the Rice Theatre front inspires spectators as stone facing is molded on the wall by masons. R. E. H. Reese’s crew works on final interior touches while E G Johnson plans to start installing theatre equipment by mid next month.
George Prause, 59, Yoakum resident and So P. Railroad employee, died suddenly Monday in Cuero. He is survived by his wife of Yoakum. Funeral services were planned for Wednesday from Exele Lake with relatives and railroad colleagues in attendance.
The Yoakum Internal Revenue Office will be open Saturday January 31 in addition to regular days to assist the public during the current income tax filing period. John R Bartlett local representative stated the service aims to help those unable to visit at other times.
The Chamber of Commerce office issues another urgent appeal for payment of 1854 dues from members who have not yet forwarded them. Production of new membership cards is delayed until an approximate member count is known, said manager Lee Briscoe.
Freshmen members of Eagle Lake High School announce a bake sale Saturday morning January 31 at Spalinger's Hardware. The sale will run from 9 AM to 1 PM and offer cakes cookies pies kolaches candy and homemade bread.
The Eagle-Lake High School girls basketball team won their latest game and lost one in a recent stretch. Phyllis Johnson scored 18 points as the Eagles led in the first half while Chris helped on offense. The team prepares to host Schulenburg tonight continuing a busy schedule.
The item lists volunteers and participants for a county service on February 10 including Charles Martin Roehl and many others from Weimar Eagle Lake Oakland New Ulm and Garwood. It mentions refreshments by local groups and guests Mrs BroAp Radack and others along with wedding anniversary and visitors to Eagle Lake. It notes use of the Headright Classified Ad Section for results.
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